Survey questionnaire: Insights into the use and adoption of standards metadata for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) data

This deposit consists of an online survey questionnaire developed to gather insights into the use and adoption of metadata standards for UAV data. The survey aimed to capture participants’ professional roles, experience with UAV data, awareness and adoption of the FAIR principles, and views on essential elements for a UAV metadata framework. The questionnaire combined closed- and open-ended questions and was structured into sections covering respondent background, understanding of FAIR principles, UAV data experience, awareness of existing metadata frameworks and standards, preferred metadata elements, and perceived barriers and enablers to adoption. The survey was conducted from the 20th of May to the 27th of June 2025, yielding a total of 71 responses in that time period.